New School
John Stockwell was appointed as instructor of mathematics and astronomy and tasked to define the courses of instruction and to find faculty.
Stockwell decided on a four-year course, where the first two years would consist of training in mathematics, chemistry, physics, civil engineering and drawing, and modern languages, and the last two years of study would provide specialized training in one of the sciences or civil engineering, culminating with a thesis.
The School opened with five faculty and sixteen students. Students were admitted if they passes an examination in algebra, geometry, chemistry, physics, English, and German. The $100 tuition was reduced to $50 in the second year when the School also started authorizing twelve tuition scholarships for students in, or graduates of, Cleveland high schools.
Besides Stockwell and Taylor, the other faculty hired were:
Charles Frederic Mabery was a Chemistry professor at Case between 1883-1911 and was known for his work in petrolium and electrochemistry.
John Eisenmann, a professor of civil engineering and drawing between 1882-1886. He designed Case Main Building, Wade Park, Euclid-Superior Arcade, and Ohio flag.
Albert Abraham Michelson was hired as the Physics professor in 1881 and remained at Case School of Applied Science until 1889. In 1881, he invents the interferometer that was used for the the1887 ether-drifting experiment which tested for the presence and properties of ether. The experiment was done in collaboration with Professor Edward Williams Morley of the neighboring Western Reserve University.
The results of this experiment helped Albert Einstein develop the theory of relativity. Michelson won the Nobel Prize in Science in 1907, becoming the first American to win this prestigious award.
